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Women's Qigong for Health and Longevity: A Practical Guide for Women Forty and Older

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As a personal trainer, senior fitness specialist, mind body specialist, tai chi and yoga teacher I am always looking for wonderful things to add to my classes.

"Women's Qigong for Health and Longevity" by Deborah Davis is an excellent choice. The information is easy to understand and relates well to our modern lifestyle. The exercises are explained well and easy to follow. The six healing sounds and accompanying movements are a beneficial addition to any fitness routine or program.

The specialized chapters: Breast Health, Menopause, Depression, Heart Health etc. help each person set up a program specific to their own needs. This is an added bonus.

Deborah's Dvd "The Spirit of Qi Gong" which contains the six healing sounds and their accompaning exercises is a valuable addition to your wellness library, again it is easy to understand and follow and makes you feel wonderful while doing it as well as when you are finished.

I highly recommend both the book and the dvd to beginners, or those like me who have been practicing for years.

Dixie Howell

I used to be intimidated by the thought of learning qi gong (chi gong) - I thought you had to find a master and then work really hard before you could be any good at it. Well, true, in order to be a master, one probably does have to train for a long time, but there are a number of great resources available for learning simple, beginning forms of qi gong to improve your health and energy level. This is one of them. The instructions and pictures make each exercise fairly easy to learn but I'm a person who prefers to be shown how to do something. So I got the author's DVD "The Spirit of Qi Gong" as a companion to the book and am very pleased with both. Many of the exercises in the book are included on the DVD and once you get used to the way they are done, you can pick up the ones that are not on the DVD from the book.
I am pleased that the book focuses on women from 40 and older because I would like to learn how to move into a healthy old age rather than being riddled with chronic diseases, having to take a lot of medications and gradually becoming more and more decrepit.
If you decide to explore qi gong, be aware that there are a number of different forms, that it's part of the huge body of Chinese knowledge which includes Tai Chi, acupuncture, martial arts and herbal medicine( and no doubt other subjects). Look for books and DVDs which give clear, concise directions and explanations and pictures. Take a class if that's available and be patient with yourself. At the beginner's level, the exercises are simple and easy to learn, graceful and rewarding.

I stumbled upon Women's Qigong for Health and Longevity while looking in a magazine while at a hotel in Ashland, Oregon. There was an article on a local author. I tried to find the book at a couple of bookstores while in Ashland with no luck. I decided to try Amazon as soon as I returned home. No wonder I couldn't find it -- it hadn't been released yet. So I pre-ordered it that day. As soon as I received it and read it, I ordered three more copies to give to my friends! It's a fabulous book! (I studied tai chi and qigong for eight years, but had fallen out of practice.) Now, I am starting to practice again, thanks to finding this book. The information in the book is invaluable to women of any age. It's never too early to start protecting your health and learning to "work your qi" is the best way to start. The book has different routines for different age levels so it can be used for decades! Deborah Davis explains qi and the five element system in a way that is easily understood even without a tai chi/qigong background. I am truly grateful that I have found this book and you will be, too. Buy a couple (get free shipping) and share with friends -- you'll be glad you did!!!

"I encountered Deborah Davis, and her masterfully produced and engaging DVD `The Spirit of Qi Gong,' early in my recovery from a serious, unexpected health event. Both her counsel and the Chinese exercises have had a profoundly positive effect on my physical and mental health. My now daily practice of Qi Gong--besides consistently significantly reducing my blood pressure!--continues to improve my outlook on life and my ability to deal with life's stresses."

--B. Darves

I love this book! I take a bi-weekly Qigong class and also have several Qigong videos. However, both of these are taught by men. This book is especially written by a woman for women. It is extremely informative and the pictures are especially helpful and useful. I found it so helpful for me, I bought a copy for my sister.

In my mid-50's with a variety of health issues, a spinal disorder and fatigue, I found this book/dvd combo through a friend. I've enjoyed just opening to a page and discovering personal useful guidance. The DVD is beautiful to watch and easy to follow along with. In just a few short weeks I've been amazed at my increased flexibility, stamina, vitality and focus. It's opened a whole new world for me with energy medicine. I wholeheartedly recommend this Book/& DVD to women or healing practitioners who are ready to engage in their own self-healing.

I didn't think this book was worth the money. I expected more from it. A general qigong book is more worthwhile.

Women's Qigong for Health and longevity has been a lifesaver for me. I have problems with menopausal symptoms and was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I have been doing the
exercises in her book for a month now and my hot flashes are gone! My sleep has
improved and I have a lot more energy yet feel more relaxed at the same time. I'm doing
the exercises for osteoporosis too and feel stronger. I got her DVD, The Spirit of Qi Gong
which my husband and I do together. We love it and it's beautiful to watch. Both the book and DVD are a great combo even if you don't know anything about qigong. I highly recommend this book!

This is a comprehensive book on Chi Qong for women. Just about every situation that might require a well-balanced, strong body is covered here.

After several major surgeries I was looking to "get my Qi back." This is VERY informative. Normally, I like audio, but there is so much information and step-by-step that it needs to be in book form. A great instructional reference for those who do Qigong, and women like me who cannot by physically active in any other way but Qigong. The title should read, "For 40 and On."